Foreign Legion in Madagascar (8)

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Foreign Legion in Madagascar

8 figures in the pack, 2 each of the four figures shown.

The French invaded Madagascar 1895, including a battalion of the Foreign Legion.

These figures are wearing the uniforms supplied by the Navy, including trpocial helmet and packs. These figures could be painted khaki or blue with white trousers. These same figures could be used as Infanterie de Marine or French Metropolitan troops (200th Line), who also participated in the campaign.

These figures could also be used for the Dahomey Campaign of 1892 where they were dressed in the same way.

Below, painted as French Marines in the Dahomey campaign:

NOTE: All figures are sold plain (not primed or painted) and without additional basing.